New UTLX changeable car with minimum coupled length, by United Tank Car; new shell diameters and funnel-flow design; convertible feature is based on "keystone" unit; tank diameter of 114 in. was selected to permit maximum flexibility, shortest coupled length and optimum payload-to-empty weight ratio; interchangeable center plate and pipe bolster, designed as single component, permits easy installation of higher capacity trucks with minimum downtime for modification.
UTLX cars convert readily
Ry Locomotives and Cars
Railway Locomotives and Cars ; 141 , n 10
1967
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